Community Education

Solar Energy

July 14, 2014 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Desmond Campus

Learn the science and mechanics of photovoltaic energy
generation systems; explore the many misconceptions associated with
alternative energy in general and solar energy systems in
particular; discuss the role of fossil fuels in the furthering of
anthropogenic climate change; look at the environmental and
political implications of non-traditional energy sources such as
nuclear and fracking/shale gas; look at the financial benefits and
investment potential in utilizing reusable power sources; explore
the polemics of government subsidies of both alternative energy and
fossil fuels; and discuss the state of the solar industry in terms
of both economics and innovation.